Ep 282 Reasons why people develop memory and focus problems
Dr StenglerOn this episode we cover the aging brain. It can be very frustrating for those who have memory problems. It causes embarrassment when you lose things often, forget appointments or important events, or struggle to come up with the words you want to use in conversations.
Talking Points:
-Reasons why people develop memory and focus problems?
-Damaging effects of chronic stress due to prolonged levels of the hormone cortisol.
-Hormone deficiencies (e.g., thyroid, estrogen, testosterone, DHEA, growth hormone).
-Prediabetes or diabetes.
-Chronic infections or the inflammatory effects of infections as we see in recent times.